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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.53, 1,528.55 and 715.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.53, 1,528.55 and 715.69 is: 987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.53 : 1,528.55 = 715.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.53/1,528.55 = 715.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.53x = 1,528.55 × 715.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.53x = 1,093,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,967.95/1,107.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.75

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